It was only a few years ago when millions of Californians had their power shut off to prevent grid infrastructure from sparking wildfires. It was 2019, and California’s largest utility, Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E), wasn’t taking any chances. Just a year before, its equipment ignited the Camp Fire, the deadliest fire in California … [continued]
By Helen O’Shea On a windy, bright day in Lemoore, California another 250 megawatts of clean power was added to California’s energy mix with the dedication of the Aquamarine Solar Project. There are many new solar projects coming online across the country these days, but the Aquamarine project is notable … [continued]
Geothermal: An Energy Story in Three Chapters Catch up by reading Chapter 1! Among numerous highlights in the National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s recently published Geothermal Power Production and District Heating Market Report, one in particular stands out: since 2019, 11 new geothermal power purchase agreements have been signed across four states. This … [continued]
Waymo has sued California’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to stop autonomous car crash data as well as other data from becoming public. The argument is that the data is a trade secret. TechCrunch noted that Waymo sued because it wants to protect details about how its emergency backup system … [continued]
Proterra and Scale Microgrid Solutions are building a solar powered charging system for electric buses.
This watershed moment — LA ending urban oil drilling — demonstrates the power of community engagement and momentum. After several years of intense organizing by residents and community groups, the Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously to pass a motion that will begin the process of phasing out oil drilling throughout the … [continued]
Long a pioneer in the adoption and acceleration of solar power, California is in the midst of seeking input from stakeholders, through a California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) process, to evolve its approach to its net metering rooftop solar program in a manner that accounts for emerging needs and market … [continued]
By Valerie Cleland In a House Natural Resources Committee hearing this week, committee members focused on the connection between offshore drilling in the Gulf of Mexico and U.S. climate goals. This much is clear: continuing ‘business as usual’ offshore oil and gas leasing simply does not put us on a path to meet our climate … [continued]
2021 was a big year for natural gas bans as cities continue to lead the way in phasing out gas from homes and buildings. From New York City’s recent ban on gas in new construction, to Californian cities’ steady march to “cut the pipe,” to the backlash and ban on … [continued]
The California Public Utilities Commission is poised to overhaul the state’s main solar incentive program, known as net metering. The agency’s proposal would effectively make rooftop solar more expensive.
